diff --git a/10-26.md b/10-26.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1bfc9b9 --- /dev/null +++ b/10-26.md @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ +reflections +=========== +2013-10-26 + +Jinsoo Lee + +Homework 2 was less challenging than previous homework simply due to the fact that we have done it before. +Everything about homework 1 was new to everyone, and had trouble finding way to do something eventhough it was a simple task. +However, since some of our group members including me had couple of midterms around last weekend, it was significantly harder to communicate and make a time for us to meet up. + +Arif and Alex shared their ideas and solutions regarding creating google docs spreadsheet on github space. +Github also can serve as our space where class members could shair their ideas and help each other. + +Professor finally explained some details about the grading, which we all were curious about. +It is nice to finally know something about grading, as we had not much clue on it. +I would appreciate detailed grading distribution on the updated syllabus. + +I have miseed lots of reflections in the beginning just becuase I was added late to this class and had no access to bspace. +I wasn't acknowledged on the reflection paper, and later I often missed the dead line. +I would like to try to write reflections on past lectures since I have taken note despite of being past due. + +Thank you diff --git a/11-02.md b/11-02.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c5cf799 --- /dev/null +++ b/11-02.md @@ -0,0 +1,29 @@ +reflections +=========== + +We are to make our contributino more visible, otherwise it would not be appreciated. +On last thursday, we gathered as in horizontal group and discussed about the roadblocks that we encountered. + +- Complexity: TED Video by Eric Berlow : Simplifying Complexity + + : Complex not equal to complicated + +Visualizing complex model + +DC: Geographic, time period, Formats, Data sources +<-> Analyzer: ETAS Model, In points to model +<-> Visualizer: Graphs? Tools?-iphyton notebook, d3? +<-> Presenter: story, big picture, output format, presentation + +Worry & Confusion -> Ambiguity & Questions-> Define -> Carver -> Smart Goals (Specific) + +ETAS: Epidemic-Type After Shock + +Title: Create a model simpler than ETAS that makes same or better predictions + +SCEC/ Harvard CMT/ LUEN +-> Data, formats?, Json, kmz, xmc, +-> ETAS, Matlab, code R -translate to ipython, MDAAS +-> Graphs, Charts, Visuals, Tools-R + +I need to figure out what exactly we are supposed to do with the group and what role I would be doing. diff --git a/11-09.md b/11-09.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b5e5827 --- /dev/null +++ b/11-09.md @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +reflections +=========== + +Reflection on 11-09 week. + +SMART Goals: Office hour definitely helped. Although, our group met up to start on friday. +We spent whole saturday and sunday to meet up and work on our task. We were not so sure what we were supposed to do. +Figuring out what to do was the hardest part and the most time consuming part of all. + +I more realized that how independent this class is to students, and I think it will be an unique and valuable experience to students. +I still need to understand more fully on the project we are doing, and try to contribute. + + diff --git a/11-16.md b/11-16.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f4d6029 --- /dev/null +++ b/11-16.md @@ -0,0 +1,29 @@ +reflections +=========== + +Presentation on earthquakes: lots of graphs, tables, figures. +It made our group think we also should have lots of visualized figures. + +Visualizers +: learning tools -p3, python, +: defining data formats +: Finished visualizing raw data +: coordinating between groups + +Analyzers +: Progress- clarified previous questions, identified class of model-evaluation, able to input curator data to MDA +: Road blocks - understanding model-evaluation implementation + +Curators +: Split up into sub-groups +: Communicated and cuaght up with our new support groups +: Flexible PPX code in R +: Roadblocks: Not every one in sub-group +: Next step - coordinate supposrting sub-groups, fix roadblocks + +Presenters +: Earthquake Presentation by David +: MDA Model by Quakers + + + diff --git a/11-23.md b/11-23.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1a35657 --- /dev/null +++ b/11-23.md @@ -0,0 +1,9 @@ +reflections +=========== + +Worked on Smart goals while others participated in Luen's conference call on tuesday. + +Read and summarized chapter 2 of Luen's paper. + +We collaborated with other members from analyzer group, and they were extremely helpful. + diff --git a/11-30.md b/11-30.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e791a70 --- /dev/null +++ b/11-30.md @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +reflections +=========== + +I-Python Lecture by Fernando + +REPL: Read / Evaluate / Print / Loop + +Notebooks and AMI for reproducibility +Notebook-based technical blogs + +Probabilistic Programming and Bayesian Methods for Hackers + + diff --git a/12-07.md b/12-07.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6fb34c0 --- /dev/null +++ b/12-07.md @@ -0,0 +1,4 @@ +reflections +=========== + +Google docs: We shared our feelings and thoughts about this class. diff --git a/12-14.md b/12-14.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8349816 --- /dev/null +++ b/12-14.md @@ -0,0 +1,7 @@ +reflections +=========== + +On 12-10 tuesday, we meet up on class on dead week. Not many people showed up. +The group had data science fair seismology presentation. + + diff --git a/Reflection Guidlines.md b/Reflection Guidlines.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..827e2aa --- /dev/null +++ b/Reflection Guidlines.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +reflections +=========== +Stat 157 Weekly Reflections Guidelines +Fall 2013 +Bloggers’ block? Here are some suggestions on topics to address for your weekly reflections +assignment. +Questions to Consider: +1) What topics this week have been challenging? How so? How are you working towards +understanding it? What has worked, and what has not, in working towards understanding it? Are +there others who are helping? + +2) Did you have an, “Aha!” moment this week? How was it before and after that moment? How +did it change your worldview (e.g. starting to notice certain patterns outside of context)? If you +encounter someone who faced the same challenge that you just overcame, how would you +explain it, in order the lessen the distance you just traveled? + +3) If you could start this week over, is there a different approach you would have taken towards +learning the material? How would you consider applying this next week and the weeks to follow? +Any advice you would give to students still working out the material in how to approach it? +Bringing in External Media: + +Hyperlink videos, news articles, blogs, other class materials/readings, etc. that relate to topics +covered in this course that strengthen your understanding of the material. diff --git a/reflection 4.md b/reflection 4.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..96420fb --- /dev/null +++ b/reflection 4.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +reflections +=========== +Reflection 4 + +For some reason, I was one of few who did not have a stat 157 on bspace and was not aware of that we actually had a bspace. +I came to realize that we should have 157 course on bspace only few days ago, and contacted bspace system management. + +I did not have any reflection guideline until when I finally had stat 157 on my bspace. It looks like we still do not have a syllabus or schedule of homeworks or reflection. +Like what percentage of the grade would be on reflection, homeworks and group project and so on. + +Since we do not have tentative schedule of homeworks or course, I am still not sure what exactly I have missed so far in this class. +I tried to google the procedure when I get stuck at something while installing stuffs, and mostly googling did a pretty good job with helping me. +However, in installing python notebook, it seemed like none of googling helped me. + +Since I am quite behind everyone, I would need to get some help from other students in the group and GSI. + diff --git a/reflection 5.md b/reflection 5.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1f0dfb1 --- /dev/null +++ b/reflection 5.md @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ +reflections +=========== +Reflection 5 diff --git a/reflection1.md b/reflection1.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9ea036d --- /dev/null +++ b/reflection1.md @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ +reflections +=========== +First reflection, I am now trying to check whether this is right way to post my reflection